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NUR 3196- Patho-Pharmacology Drug Cards (Final Exam) Questions With Complete Solutions
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NUR 3196- Patho-Pharmacology Drug Cards (Final Exam)Questions With Complete Solutions
Acetaminophen actions Correct Answer -primary use is to
reduce fever by acting on the hypothalamus and dilating
peripheral blood vessels
-no anti-inflammatory properties -> does not treat pain caused
by tissue swelling
-can relieve mild to moderate pain if aspirin is contraindicated
-can be used in combination with opioids
-no effect on platelet aggregation
Acetaminophen administration alerts Correct Answer -use
correct liquid concentration for children
-do not give to pts who consume alcohol regularly
-warn pts about presence of acetaminophen in other products ->
avoid overdose
-pregnancy category B
Acetaminophen adverse effects Correct Answer -adverse
effects uncommon at therapeutic doses
-risk for adverse effects increases with long-term use
-excessive use is #1 cause of acute liver failure
-discontinue use if skin reactions or blisters develop -> may be
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
-may cause severe liver injury -> dosages limited to 325mg per
tablet
Acetaminophen brand name Correct Answer Tylenol
,Acetaminophen contraindications Correct Answer -avoid if pt
has hypersensitivity or chronic alcoholism
-avoid warfarin
-avoid herbs including comfrey, coltsfoot, and chaparral
Acetaminophen pharmacologic class Correct Answer centrally
acting COX inhibitor
Acetaminophen side effects Correct Answer acute poisoning is
very serious (includes n/v, dizziness, lethargy, chills, abdominal
pain)
Acetaminophen therapeutic class Correct Answer antipyretic
and analgesic
Acetaminophen treatment of overdose Correct Answer oral or
IV administration of N-acetylcysteine (protects liver)
Acyclovir actions Correct Answer -prevents viral DNA
synthesis and decreases duration and severity of acute herpes
episodes
-decreases frequency of herpes appearance
-most effective against HSV 1 & 2
- 5% oitment application for active lesions
-oral form for prophylaxis
-IV for severe episodes
Acyclovir administration alerts Correct Answer -when given
IV, drug may cause painful inflammation of vessels
-administer around the clock, even if sleep is interrupted
-administer with food
, -pregnancy category C
Acyclovir adverse effects Correct Answer nephrotoxicity and
neurotoxicity (IV)
Acyclovir brand name Correct Answer Zovirax
Acyclovir contraindications Correct Answer hypersensitivity
Acyclovir pharmacologic class Correct Answer nucleoside
analog
Acyclovir side effects Correct Answer resistance
Acyclovir therapeutic class Correct Answer Antiviral for
herpesviruses
Acyclovir treatment of overdose Correct Answer no treatment
Amphotericin B actions Correct Answer -broad spectrum
-traditional drug for serious systemic mycoses
-prophylactic antifungal therapy for patients with severe
immunosuppression
-binds to ergosterol in fungal cell membranes causing them to
become porous and leaky
-LIPID FORMULATIONS reduce nephrotoxicity and less
infusion-related fever and chills
Amphotericin B administration alerts Correct Answer -infuse
slowly because cardiovascular collapse may result
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